Obituaries
Mrs. Deborah Sexton
Mar 15, 2014
Deborah Ann Sexton, a loving wife, mother & daughter born on July 23, 1965 passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She precedes her husband Howard Perry Sexton, daughter Ashley Sexton, and step son Robert Sexton. She also precedes her father Cruz Perez, mother Rosie Perez, brothers Robert (Donna) Jerry (Mary), Joel, Junior,...
Carolyn Hammond
Mar 14, 2014
Carolyn D. Hammond, 81, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, at Kansas City Hospice House. Carolyn was born in Hoisington, Kansas, on July 30, 1932, to Dean and Orpha Hammond. She was an only child and was raised in Great Bend, KS. Her grandmother, Nancy Hammond, played an important role during her childhood. After attending...
William "Bill" Mitchell
Mar 14, 2014
William Mann "Bill" Mitchell, 70, passed away Friday, March 14, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Bill was born June 28th 1943, in Wichita, KS, to Carroll and Fauna (Morris) Mitchell. He graduated from the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO, in 1961, and then attended the University of Kansas. His professional life spanned many years and disciplines, though he...
Mrs. Lona Mathis Bauer
Mar 14, 2014
Lona Mae Mathis Bauer, 85, of Overland Park, passed away on March 14, 2014 in her home per her wishes. Lona was born May 30, 1928 in Sturgeon, MO to Walter and Hazel Mathis. She was raised on a farm, the third of six daughters. In September of 1949 she married a tall, funny and good looking guy from Brooklyn,...
Mr. Michael O'Neill
Mar 13, 2014
Michael Thomas O'Neill, 60, of Overland Park, passed away on March 13, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House. Mike was born on July 31, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Eugene and Mary O'Neill. He was a graduate of the University of Indiana and worked for Bridgestone Firestone for over 36 years, retiring January 1, 2014. Mike was a life-long...
John Neet
Mar 13, 2014
John "Papa" Neet, 64, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at his home in Olathe, KS. John was born October 25, 1949, in Kansas City, KS, to Arthur and Elsie (Howard) Neet. He grew up in Overland Park, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission West in 1967. He married the love of his life, Deborah Storey in 1970. John followed...
Blaine Tucker
Mar 9, 2014
Blaine Allen Tucker, 48, a kind and humble Kansas City area businessman died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2014. An entrepreneur at heart, Blaine helped build some of the most successful restaurants and technology companies in the Kansas City area. But above all, he was a devoted family man that adored his wife, Nereyda, his beautiful daughter, Bianca, and his...
John Mitus
Mar 9, 2014
John Edward Mitus, 47, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 3, 1966, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, to Walter and Anna Mitus. John graduated from Ludlow High School and Bryant College, where he met his loving wife, Patty. His two adored...
Clarence Miller
Mar 8, 2014
Clarence Lee Miller, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Friday, March 8, 2014, with his loving wife by his side. Lee was born Feb. 15, 1931 in Paola, Ks. He was the son of Mrytle Goff Miller and Clarence Levi Miller. He was a Korean War veteran spending his tour of duty at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was...
Michie Slaughter
Mar 7, 2014
Michie P. Slaughter, 72, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born on May 4, 1941 to Valinda and William Slaughter in Roxboro, NC. He grew up and attended schools in Roxboro with his sister Nancy (Slaughter) Marston. He enjoyed playing football and singing in the Barber Shop Quartet. He attended Davidson College on...
Michael Breakey
Mar 6, 2014
Michael L. Breakey, 68, of Olathe, KS, passed away March 6, 2014. He is survived by his soul mate of 20 years, Pam, his sister, Patrice Reynolds, two sons Jason (Zuma) and Jordan Breakey, three step-children Jessica (Andy) Carpenter, Lisa (Brian) Fitzpatrick, Chris (Cristina) Schutte and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 11th from 6-8 p.m....
John Cobb
Mar 5, 2014
John Cobb, 92, of Shawnee, KS died peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was born Aug. 22, 1921 in Kansas City, MO. He attended Van Horn Grade School and Westport High School, where his gifted art talent flourished. Upon graduation, he was accepted at The Kansas City Art Institute where he studied under Thomas Hart Benton among his many...
Mrs. Marcia Ann Huslig
Mar 5, 2014
Marcia Ann Huslig, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 after a lengthy battle with colon cancer. Visitation will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6 – 8 pm at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12 pm also...
James Bays
Feb 28, 2014
James Meredith Bays, 74, passed away on February 28, 2014. Jim "Bud" was born June 17, 1939, in Hotchkiss, CO. at the home of his maternal grandparents, Andrew J. and Minnie Daniel. His parents were Virginia and Darrell Bays, from Sedan, KS. Jim lived in Uravan, CO. in his early years then at the age of 5 the family moved...
Mr. William Lagerquist
Feb 26, 2014
William B. Lagerquist, born Feb. 19, 1930 passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, KS. Visitation will be at 10:00 am Saturday morning March 8, 2014 at the Overland Park Church of Christ located at 13400 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am.
Karl Schmidt
Feb 22, 2014
Karl F. Schmidt, 91, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. It had been Karl's request that his body be cremated and no memorial service held. Karl was born June 8, 1922 in Dysart, Iowa to Frank and Lula Schmidt. Karl's parents predeceased him. Karl was educated in the Dysart public schools and University of Iowa...
Susan Boland
Feb 21, 2014
Susan D. Boland of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2014 at the age of seventy three. In her mid-sixties, Sue was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a form of dementia with no treatment or cure. She was given loving care by her family and the professionals at The Aberdeen Village of Olathe, KS. Susan was born on June...
Philip Kline
Feb 19, 2014
Philip Kearney Kline passed away peacefully with family at his side, on February 19, 2014. He was 92. "Big Phil" was a longtime public servant in Overland Park, Johnson County and the State of Kansas. He was an advocate for public education, caring for deaf and blind children and those mainstream (moderate) values he held for more than 35 years...
Lisa Morehead
Feb 16, 2014
Lisa Carole Morehead, 53, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 16, 2014 of health complications. Lisa was born on March 18, 1960 in Braceville, OH. She grew up in the Warren, OH area and graduated from LaBrae High School in Braceville, OH. She was a valued project assistant with CRS Shirine on the Peace Hawk...
Ella (Reeves) Olson
Feb 15, 2014
Ella Marie (Reeves) Olson, 88, passed away Feb. 15, 2014 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Kansas surrounded by her family. Ella Marie was born to Lee and Mabel Reeves on Dec. 30, 1925 in Ralston, NE. She graduated from Omaha Tech High School in 1943, after which she attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. Following graduation from college...
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